Starbase Indy

Starbase Indy or SBI, is a science fiction convention held annually on the Friday through Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend, in Indianapolis, IN . While drawing attendees mainly from the Midwestern United States, SBI has had attendees from as far away as Germany and Australia!

Revised in 2017, our mission is "Celebrating Star Trek's vision of the future by promoting humanitarianism and STEM education today." As an organization, we actively work to promote Gene Roddenberry's vision of a hopeful future. SBI reorganized as public benefit corporation with the purpose of raising the interest and improving the knowledge and skills of all ages in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engagement in public discussion, lectures, and hands-on programs during a yearly event in November. In addition, SBI also works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination through intentional inclusivity, promotion of diversity, and specifically designed activities.

SBI has also launched a related podcast, the Starbase Indy Podcast, which interviews people who are inspired by Star Trek or science fiction to work toward a hopeful future in the real world. The podcast has included actors, writers, artists, directors, scientists, academics, and researchers, many of whom have spoken at the live event in November.